Describes a national project to recognize child care programs that succeed in balancing competing interests of staff, children, and families. Discusses lessons learned from 10 selected programs, including using funding beyond parent fees, educating parents about program costs, advocating by the director, professionalizing staff, tailoring parent…

Describes a program which provides opportunities for senior citizens to work with elementary school students of Shady Lane School. Information about the eight senior citizens involved, an evaluation of the program, recommendations and cautions for the future are included. (CM)

Reviews the state of research on effectiveness of various parent intervention programs designed to enhance the parent's role as teacher. Discusses program results in terms of changes in child and parent behavior, types of parents who may benefit and effects of different program types. (BF)

A 27-year study found that African-American students who participated in the High/Scope Perry preschool program completed more schooling, committed fewer crimes, had higher rates of employment, and earned a higher income than nonparticipants. The program was found to be cost effective. Results suggest that high-quality programs with strong parent…

Discusses the impact of parent education programs, describing the effects on child and parent of such interventions and summarizing research on different types of programs. Differences in parent participation and outcomes, the problem of sustaining program involvement, and directions for the future are also outlined. (KS)

Describes an employer-sponsored, parent cooperative, on-site child care center at the World Bank in Washington, DC. Discusses the effects of the center on the workplace and employees, the involvement of parents, benefits to parents and children, and disadvantages of workplace child care. (SH)

Provides an overview of Family Support Act child care programs and highlights the successes and missed opportunities of the programs' first years. Areas discussed include child care for parents in training programs; child care for working parents receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC); the At-Risk Child Care program; and welfare…

A diverse group of professionals associated with Texas Woman's University's Institute for Women's Health, working collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, family support teams, and family members, developed Growing with EASE: Eating, Activity, and Self-Esteem, a nutrition program for young children and their families. In tracking the…

Discusses the need for early childhood programs to develop strong partnerships with families in order to support each parent's role as his or her child's primary educator and to provide a foundation for ongoing family involvement. Outlines the steps for establishing high-quality parent involvement programs and offers examples of how parents can…

Based on the May 1990 report of Head Start's Silver Ribbon Panel, this article provides background information on the panel, summarizes Head Start's successes and challenges, outlines the commendations, and discusses implications of the panel's report. (BG)

Reviews findings on the long-term effects of early childhood care and education (ECCE) programs outside the United States. Focuses on three issues of policy debate of concern to the United States: (1) long-term benefits of ECCE programs; (2) using ECCE programs to reduce educational inequities; and (3) benefits of parent involvement in ECCE…

Describes the Quality 2000 Advancing Early Care and Education Initiative whose purpose is to address the quality crisis in early childhood education. Details eight areas of improvement and recommendations: (1) quality; (2) results; (3) family engagement; (4) staff credentialing; (5) staff training; (6) licensing; (7) funding; and (8) governance…